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Samples taken from three tourists from Tennessee and Florida who died at a resort in the Bahamas under mysterious circumstances have been sent to a lab in the U.S. to expedite results and help authorities understand what happened, officials said Monday. Read more
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There’s much more to New York than its five boroughs, namely Buffalo, the second-largest city in the state, with a population of 278,349. Read more
I’ve always heard about how beautiful Napa Valley is. Seeing the vineyards of California’s wine country on television and in movies, the thought of visiting and experiencing the area always seemed so out of reach. I’ve had many a toast with a glass of sparkly, but I never thought about the p… Read more
In the heart of our nation’s capital sits Hotel Zena, a property that is all about female empowerment and the celebration of women. It opened in October 2020, the year of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote after decades of struggle. It would se… Read more
The first impression of the picturesque, alpine village of Brattleboro, Vt., is that it’s nestled in geographical beauty. Framed by the majestic Connecticut River and backdropped by the imposingly verdant Wantastiquet Mountain, the city has an innate allure. Read more
It’s a neighborhood bar and restaurant, but for two extended weekends every year, the “regulars” at Liuzza’s by the Track include an overflow crowd of tourists grabbing drinks and settling in for meals on their way in and out of the nearby New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Read more
Bonaire, the B of the “ABC” Islands – which also include Aruba and Curacao – is located 50 miles off the north coast of Venezuela and is the smallest of its sister islands in terms of population and size. Nearly 21,000 people call the 112-square-mile island home, which stretches 24 miles fro… Read more
This summer is already shaping up to be a difficult one for air travelers. Read more
New Jersey has set aside $4 million in its recently enacted budget for long-needed repairs to the Wildwood boardwalk, one of the Jersey Shore’s main attractions. Read more
The once-deserted steps outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art are filling up with visitors again. Hotel lobbies are losing their desolate feel. Downtown, people are back to taking selfies with the Charging Bull near Wall Street. Read more
The dice is rolling. Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment said last Wednesday they were opening their Las Vegas Strip gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement, after state regulatory approval. Read more
A new study says leaving middle seats open could give airline passengers more protection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more
This time last year the world was on lockdown. Life came to a halt, and the terms “quarantine” and “social distance” took on new meaning. One of the biggest disruptions was the squelching of our collective wanderlust and the ability to roam freely – no more hopping in a car, train or plane a… Read more
Air travel within the U.S. for vaccinated people got the green light from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last Friday. Testing before travel or quarantining afterward is no longer necessary for the vaccinated, but mask-wearing, social distancing and avoiding crowds are still r… Read more
The Caribbean is hunting for visitors and vaccines to jump-start the stalled economy in one of the world’s most tourism-dependent regions. Read more
Utah is known as home of the Mormon church, the Osmond family, the Sundance Film Festival, gorgeous mountains and some of the best skiing in the country. Let's face it. Right now, it's as about as far away from South Florida as you can get without crossing the Atlantic. So while the snowbird… Read more
Can one find paradise during a pandemic? While some will say it’s impossible, the island of Key West begs to differ. Read more
The cruise capital of the world remains closed, and not because tropical storm Eta wreaked havoc on South Florida’s flood-prone cities on Monday. Read more
Is it safe to stay in hotels during the pandemic? Read more
The travel industry is predominantly white – very white – in terms of the abundance of white representation in travel brands, destination marketing, and paid advertising and storytelling. The newly formed Black Travel Alliance (BTA) is determined to see that change. Read more
The run-down, paint-chipped Detroit house where U.S. civil rights icon Rosa Parks took refuge after her historic bus boycott is going on display in Italy in a setting that couldn’t be more incongruous: the imposing central courtyard of the Royal Palace in Naples. Read more
Florida’s tourism-marketing agency wants Floridians to become in-state travelers, as the crucial hospitality industry tries to rebound amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
It’s not just about a juicy turkey and time-tested, family-favorite sides – divine and delightful appetizers, drinks and desserts are delicious bookends that will elevate your Thanksgiving spread to the sublime. And a quartet of apple-based recipes – featuring the satisfying texture and tast… Read more
John Artis, who was wrongly convicted with boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in a triple murder case made famous in a 1975 song by Bob Dylan and a 1999 film starring Denzel Washington, has died. He was 75. Read more
A judge has ruled that Kobe Bryant’s widow must turn over her therapy records to Los Angeles County in her lawsuit claiming she suffered emotional distress after first responders took and shared graphic photos from the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, his te… Read more
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Everyone knows the lyrics: “One love, one heart, let’s get together and feel all right.” Read more
Jordan Peele ’s UFO thriller “Nope” topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million in ticket sales, Universal Pictures said Sunday. Though it doesn’t come close to the $71 million debut of “Us,” it is still significantly impressive for an orig… Read more
Eva Reign stepped onto the set of “Anything’s Possible” for the first time almost exactly a year ago. She was, to put it mildly, nervous. Read more
Dwayne Johnson went a few steps beyond merely teasing his long-awaited “Black Adam” movie at Comic-Con in San Diego Saturday. Read more
Long dreamed about and in development for longer than the big league career of the man it honors, the Jackie Robinson Museum opened Tuesday in New York City with a gala ceremony attended by the widow of the barrier-breaking ballplayer and two of his children. Read more
Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” – set to “No Woman No Cry” – to fans at Comic-Con on Saturday in San Diego. Read more
On a few occasions, Sitaniel Wimbley’s mother grew manic in her front yard. When neighbors were met with screaming and cursing on their street in Natchez, Miss., they would dial 911. Read more
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Emmett Till left his mother’s house on Chicago’s South Side in 1955 to visit relatives in Mississippi, where the Black teenager was abducted and brutally slain for reportedly whistling at a white woman. Read more
One hundred sixty-three. Read more
Giveon is a hopeless romantic. That could be why his disappointment toward failed relationships has been on full display in his music and is palpable throughout his debut album, “Give or Take.” Read more
There’s little in contemporary movies quite like the arrival of a new Jordan Peele film. They tend to descend ominously and mysteriously, a little like an unknown object from above that casts an expanding, darkening shadow the closer it comes. Read more
Fetal surgery is a highly specialized and complex field of medicine that offers surgical interventions to repair or treat birth defects in the womb. Read more
In Florida, we’re lucky to have sunshine and access to beautiful waterways year-round. While enjoying the outdoors, it’s important to always protect your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Read more
A good – and good for you – meatless summer menu that’s loaded with flavor is made easy with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the wide variety of plant-based “meat” products now available. Big on flavor, these recipes are a great way to ramp up your culinary repertoire. Read more
Religious leaders who once preferred to leave security in the hands of the divine are taking precautions that seemed unthinkable years prior. More congregants are carrying concealed handguns to services, too, according to Alon Stivi, a security consultant for synagogues, Jewish community cen… Read more
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) is honoring the late Judge Lawson E. Thomas – a man who fought fearlessly for the rights of Black people in Miami – with a mural etched on the building that once housed his Overtown law office at 1021 NW Second Ave. Read more
The Orange Blossom Classic may be two months away, but the festivities have already begun. Read more
For a young imagination, there is something uniquely captivating about a stowaway story on the high seas. The stakes are great, but the adventure is so far removed from any reality most kids know that it becomes a purely transportive experience. It’s a fantasy you can get wrapped up in and p… Read more
After school and Saturday mornings were devoted to fighting crime. Read more
Summer brings sunshine and plenty of opportunities to head outdoors for fun with family and friends. But while those joyous moments make the season special, all that sun exposure can wreak havoc on the skin without the proper precautions, something women of color often forget. Read more
Where to find these sun-kissed drinks in the 305 Read more
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